I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THIS EXISTED, AND IMAGINE, IN A PLACE LIKE CHICAGO!
When visitors first enter the museum, they will hear a sound like wind
chimes coming from above them and their attention will be drawn upward 24
feet to the ceiling of the two-story high atrium.
Dog tags of the more than 58,000 service men and women who died in the
Vietnam War hang from the ceiling of the National Vietnam Veterans Art
Museum in Chicago on Veterans Day, November 11, 2010. The 10-by-40-foot
sculpture, entitled Above & Beyond, was designed by Ned Broderick and
Richard Steinbock.
The tens of thousands of metal dog tags are suspended 24 feet in the air, 1
inch apart, from fine lines that allow them to move and chime with shifting
air currents. Museum employees using a kiosk and laser pointer help visitors
locate the exact dog tag with the imprinted name of their lost friend or
relative.
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I heard about this a few weeks ago from a buddy of mine who, like myself, is a Vietnam Vet. I don't get to Chicago much but I hope to see it one day. I've been to the Vietnam Memorial in DC several times while living in VA and it's always very emotional. War is hell and I'll be glad when there's a time that war won't be needed......but I also know that's wishful thinking.
I've been to the Vietnam Memorial, too, Woody; and, yes, it IS very emotional.
This is such a wonderful memorial of those that gave their lives so we could remain free
Beautiful memorial sculpture.
What a wonderful and heartwarming tribute. I will be sure to visit the next time I'm in Chicago.
I'm glad y'all enjoyed it. If I hadn't received that in an email, I wouldn't have known it existed either, Karin!
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